I have a question regarding a tummy tuck. I am 5’4 and 125 lbs. Have had 2 prior pregnancy and gained 80 lbs with each pregnancy. Both my children were born via c/s. Have had two consultations and one doctor recommended a tummy tuck, muscle repair, and lipo. Second recommended same but more Fdl with a horizontal and vertical incision . Trying to get insight if necessary to have the vertical incision.
May 20, 2025
Answer: What type of tummy tuck will be best? A physical examination would be helpful, but your photos suggest that the traditional tummy tuck would be adequate. Any potential benefit from the FDL would be outweighed by the less desirable vertical scar.
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May 20, 2025
Answer: What type of tummy tuck will be best? A physical examination would be helpful, but your photos suggest that the traditional tummy tuck would be adequate. Any potential benefit from the FDL would be outweighed by the less desirable vertical scar.
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May 14, 2025
Answer: Do I need FDL? An in person evaluation is best, but from the submitted photo it appears you will have a nice result from a standard tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring. This will address excess fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. The result will be a flatter, tighter tummy. It doesn't appear the skin laxity is to a degree where an FDL incision would be worth it. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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May 14, 2025
Answer: Do I need FDL? An in person evaluation is best, but from the submitted photo it appears you will have a nice result from a standard tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring. This will address excess fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. The result will be a flatter, tighter tummy. It doesn't appear the skin laxity is to a degree where an FDL incision would be worth it. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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